櫰 (huái) - Huai — refers to the Chinese parasol tree & used in classical literature and place names.

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huái ｜ 20 strokes ｜ radical:

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櫰 · huái

Huai — refers to the Chinese parasol tree (Firmiana simplex), also known as the phoenix tree;

used in classical literature and place names.

Huai — refers to the Chinese parasol treeused in classical literature and place names.

Usage highlights

Chinese parasol treePhoenix treeParasol tree groveAncient parasol treeTall parasol treePhoenix tree shade

Synonyms

  • 梧桐— Chinese parasol tree (more common term)
  • 青桐— Chinese parasol tree (alternative name)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The courtyard had a tall parasol tree (櫰木).
  • Phoenix trees line the ancient path (櫰树).
  • This area is known for its parasol trees (櫰林).
  • Classical texts mention the phoenix tree (櫰树).

Collocations

  • Chinese parasol tree(櫰木)
  • Phoenix tree(櫰树)
  • Parasol tree grove(櫰林)
  • Ancient parasol tree(古櫰)
  • Tall parasol tree(高櫰)
  • Phoenix tree shade(櫰荫)

Idioms

  • The phoenix perches on the parasol tree(凤栖櫰木)
  • Parasol tree in the courtyard(庭前櫰树)
  • Ancient parasol tree's shade(古櫰之荫)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The Chinese parasol tree (Firmiana simplex) is traditionally associated with the phoenix in Chinese mythology.
  • Often planted in courtyards and temples as an ornamental tree with cultural significance.
  • Mentioned in classical Chinese literature and poetry as a symbol of nobility and elegance.

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